BlackSwift Technology is using a drone for volcano observation, flying a Swift S2 Fixed Wing beyond visual line of sight to approach the Makushin Volcano. by Ian M. Crosby In a landmark for UAS operations, Black Swift Technologies is currently working on a project supported by the USGS, NASA and the Alaskan DOT for volcano observations, and is conducting some of the first … [Read more...] about Drone for Volcano Science: Black Swift Technology Creates UAS Observation Platform
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In the Eye of the Storm with Swarming Drones
Drones have become a major tool for weather researchers, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA has used drones to capture killer whales on film, forecast wildfires, and research hurricanes. Now, Black Swift Technologies, an engineering firm, is developing a drone swarm that will be deployed close to the eyewall of a cyclone or hurricane … [Read more...] about In the Eye of the Storm with Swarming Drones
Colorado Completes 1st Drone Mapping Project Within a US National Park: Great Sand Dunes
UAS Colorado, a non-profit business league committed to promoting and improving the commercial drone industry in Colorado, has announced that the first drone mapping project within a US National Park has been completed at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The project offered stunning images of the park and critical data for the Park Service. The project was a … [Read more...] about Colorado Completes 1st Drone Mapping Project Within a US National Park: Great Sand Dunes
